Quote of the Week: Doug Wilson on Energy Independence

“Let’s talk about energy independence. My entire adult life I have been listening to politicians promise to work for energy independence. Just so’s we’re clear, we live on a continent that is so rich in energy that we could light and heat the whole planet for the next millennium or two. Whether we are talking about coal, natural gas, or oil, we could run circles around the Saudis, waving our hands in the air. So what is the principle obstacle that stands in the way of our energy independence? Why, it’s Congress! The people making all the vows and promises are the very ones who make it impossible. They are the only ones who make it impossible. They are the only obstacle. And so, every two years, they promise to work toward energy independence, and they have been doing this for decades. Give them time. Show some patience, champ. Just like Lucy and the football, hope springs eternal in the cranium of the blockhead. In case you were having trouble following my argument, the voter collective is Charlie Brown.” – Doug Wilson, from Blog and Mablog